★ HOW OLD IS TYLA LAURA?
Tyla Laura is 24 years old, born January 30, 2002 in ZA · Aquarius.
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About
Tyla Laura blended pop and amapiano into a global hit with "Water", a 2023 single that made her the first South African soloist to chart the US Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years. Born 30 January 2002 in Johannesburg, the South African singer earned a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance and became the youngest African artist ever to win a Grammy. Her self-titled debut album (2024) followed critical acclaim, with a second studio album scheduled for 2026. As an Aquarius born in the Year of the Horse, she channels innovative, independent energy into her signature popiano sound.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Tyla Laura transformed the sound of contemporary pop with "Water", a 2023 single that broke decades of chart history—the first song by a South African soloist to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years. Born 30 January 2002 in the East Rand of Johannesburg, she grew up in South Africa and signed with Epic Records in 2021 following domestic success with her 2019 debut single "Getting Late". Her musical identity fuses pop and amapiano, earning her the nickname "Queen of Popiano". "Water" won the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance, making her the youngest African artist in history to win a Grammy, with two total wins. She followed with her self-titled debut album in 2024, which received critical acclaim and moderate commercial success, and released the extended play We Wanna Party in 2025. Her second studio album, A*Pop, is scheduled for July 2026. Beyond the Grammys, her accolades include two MTV Video Music Awards, two BET Awards, and three MTV Europe Music Awards, with additional nominations for a BRIT Award, an Ivor Novello Award, a Soul Train Music Award, and nine South African Music Awards. As an Aquarius, her innovative approach to blending genres reflects the sign's experimental, forward-thinking nature. Her life-path number of 8 suggests a drive toward material success and recognition, aligned with her rapid rise to international prominence. Singers perform live, record albums, and write original compositions—a craft she has mastered across multiple chart-topping releases. South African artists have increasingly claimed space on the global stage; Tyla's breakthrough reinforces the country's influence on contemporary music.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Tyla was born and raised in the East Rand of Johannesburg, South Africa. She released her debut single "Getting Late" in 2019, which achieved domestic success and caught the attention of major labels. Following this early breakthrough, she signed with Epic Records in 2021, positioning herself for international expansion.
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Trivia
- "Water" is the first song by a South African soloist to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years.
- She is the youngest African artist in history to win a Grammy Award, and holds two Grammy wins total.
- Tyla's musical style is described by many publications as "Queen of Popiano", a fusion of pop and the South African amapiano genre.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Tyla Laura extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 8 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Seol In-ah
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tyla Laura?
- Tyla Laura is 24 years old (born January 30, 2002).
- When is Tyla Laura's birthday?
- Tyla Laura was born on January 30, 2002.
- What is Tyla Laura's zodiac sign?
- Tyla Laura is a Aquarius, born January 30, 2002.
- What is Tyla Laura's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tyla Laura was born in 2002, the year of the Water Horse.
- Where is Tyla Laura from?
- Tyla Laura is from ZA.
- What does Tyla Laura do?
- Tyla Laura is a singer.
- Is Tyla Laura still alive?
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